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z EXCERPTS OF MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MTG. OF NOVEMBER 9, 1989 Item 4 (a); Tract 6307; Tentative Map; to subdivide a 4.58 acre parcel into twelve (12) single-family lots; terminus of Darius Way; Assessor's Parcel Numbers 79-15-1-59 and 79-20-22-9; John Langon; R-l (Single Family) District. ~ Explained that the legal notice had been posted in the wrong location, however, it was noticed in the newspaper and notices were sent to neighboring property owners and that all the City's legal obligations were met in that regard. Patton: Presented the Staff Report. Summarized the history of the project and development in the area. Indicated that the applicant had provided a soil report and asbestos analysis as a part of the application. The applicant also paid for a third party consultant hired by the City to review the soil report. Key issues are soil stability, drainage and design of Parcel 9. Patton recommended approval with conditions. Berger: Stated for the record that Mr. & Mrs. Clark, who are customers of his, were in his office and asked to see. the Staff Report and blue prints; however, their comments would have no affect on his decision. Pretto: Asked for clarification of the Board's responsibilities with regard to this item as presented this evening. Vitz: Explained that it is the Commission's responsibility to review the propos a 1 for conformance to Zon i ng Code and General Pl an. They need to determi ne if the proposed development would be compatible with the vicinity. They need to look at the subdivision design, its relationship to topography, engineering and technical considerations, soil considerations and make a recommendation to the City Council as to whether the map should be approved. John J. Lanoon: Stated he is the developer of the property and is proposing to build high-quality custom homes. He stated that Mr. Patton did a thorough job of covering the issues in his report. He is concerned with obtaining the very best soil and design engineers, and, in fact, has changed the design a few times to accommodate the serpentine rock. The major concern will be drainage because water drains through this property causing erosion. That condition will be corrected. He stated that he felt leaving Lot 9 as an open area could cause 1 i abil i ty probl ems. Most of the area on the slope is rocks and weeds. Maintenance would not be a problem. There would be adequate turnaround space in the driveway. Reed: Asked Mr. Langan if he agreed with the conditions. LanQon: Replied yes. Hesseltine: Asked Mr. Langan to give more details on the type of homes proposed.